Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Philadelphia 76ers make a statement about who they really are after a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 76ers still think Joel Embiid, who’s played in just 13 games this season, is a franchise-level player. “We’re still really happy with Joel,” 76ers majority owner Josh Harris told The Athletic
Oubre contributed 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and four steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-104 win over Sacramento.
Coach Nick Nurse gives a ton of praise to Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. for the progress he has made.
Oubre racked up 20 points (8-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 victory over the Lakers. The veteran wing has scored at least 20 points in three straight games,
The Philadelphia 76ers have been, by far, the most disappointing team in the NBA this season. Acquiring Paul George in the offseason to pair with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid was expected to be a massive move, but the 76ers are just 19-27 through 46 games.
Sixers 132, Cavs 129 Philadelphia snaps a 7-game losing streak in unlikely fashion, winning a 3-point shootout with the East-leading Cavs. Paul George led the way for the
Maxey scored 43 points for the Sixers, who again played without All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George among others.
Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Last summer, the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George in free agency, validating their decision to prioritize cap room during an era in which few stars have changed teams that way. Franchise player Joel Embiid signed a three-year extension and cornerstone Tyrese Maxey signed a five-year max contract.
Kelly Oubre Jr. was magnificent in the Sixers' upset win over the Cavaliers on Friday night. 22 points 8-16 FG 13 rebounds (7 offensive) 3 assists 3 steals Team-high +13 A bunch of steals, offensive rebounds and an early and-one from Oubre's stellar showing: pic.twitter.com/1Shx1eRXp6
Philadelphia's 4-game winning streak has sparked a glimmer of hope, proving it might be starting to figure things out.